- FOTA Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo. Wherever possible we have chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors! These species are also able to adjust to the Irish Climate. The animals themselves make the choice of seeking shelter when necessary. In Read more…
- Dublin Zoo was opened in 1830 by the Zoological Society of Dublin. The animals were supplied by its counterpart in the UK, London Zoo. Like other Zoo’s or Menageries of this time, Dublin Zoo was nothing like it is today. Its purpose was to show as many different kinds of animals as possible to people who had never seen anything Read more…
- Shannon Heritage endeavour to preserve our culture and heritage, traditions and customs, castles and places of history for future generations to enjoy. Our attractions bring visitors into the magic and mystery of the Prehistoric, Celtic, Viking, Anglo-Norman and native Irish communities starting 5000 years ago and continuing to the present day. Shannon Heritage have seven day visitor attractions and they Read more…
- The Fry Model Railway is a unique collection of handmade models of Irish trains, from the beginning of rail travel to modern times. One of the world’s largest miniature railways, the exhibition in that it is a working railway covering an area 2,500 sq.ft. Situated in the beautiful grounds surrounding Malahide Castle, this delightful collection is a treat for railway Read more…
- Malahide Castle is one of the oldest and most historic castles in Ireland. From 1185 until 1975, it was the home of the Talbot family. Set on 250 acres of park land, the Castle was both a fortress and a private home for nearly eight hundred years. This was a remarkable tenure by any a single family and is one Read more…
- Rediscovered in 1996, Bagenal’s Castle survived enveloped in the premises of the former McCann’s Bakery on Abbey Way. The rediscovery is an exciting opportunity for Newry and Mourne to preserve and restore one of the most important aspects of local heritage and the building is of intense historical interest not least because it is the only known surviving castle in Read more…
- Our expert guides will lead you through the extraordinary story of Jameson Irish Whiskey. A short film sets the scene before our tour guides walk you through the old distillery. Guided tours last one hour and end with a complimentary glass of Jameson Whiskey and a chance to take part in a tutored whiskey tasting to become a certified Irish Read more…
- Visit the Home of Jameson dated back to 1780 , where you can experience the taste , learn the secrets of triple distillation and become a qualified Irish Whiskey Taster! Guided tours are 7 days a week from 10.00am until 6.00pm, last tour at 17.15pm. With a choice of Bars, a mezzanine Restaurant and exclusive Jamesin Gift Shop, there is Read more…
- This beautiful landscape is steeped in a rich history, beginning with Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements, continuing through the 12th Century rule of the MacDermot Clan and up to the 1600’s when the Lough Key lands were granted to an English family under the Cromwellian settlement. The Kings resided at Rockingham, as their estate was known, until 1957 when a Read more…
- The Dublin Pass is your passport to Dublin offering you FREE ENTRY to 27 top visitor attractions, transport from the airport to the city with Aircoach and access to over 25 special offers and discounts in shops, restaurants, leisure pursuits, tours and much more! Using smart card technology the Dublin Pass allows the visitor the freedom to explore the city Read more…